I Have a Golden Crow

The two of them stepped from under the Wind Peach Tree of the Peach Blossom Realm into the wild mountains and forests.

The winter in Guanzhong isn’t cold, and not even a trace of snow is left in the forest.

Li Mengnan listened to Du Yu as he explained the task plan, following him out of the forest and onto the yellow dirt road.

There was a hint of hope in the girl’s eyes, and she softly said, ”A Holy Soldier...”

”Whoosh~” The Bell Shadow flickered quietly, and the two of them disappeared without a trace.

A few seconds later, the two descended one after another, collectively lifting a pitch-black SUV, landing it on the yellow dirt road.

Du Yu opened the car door on the driver’s side and smiled, ”Shall I get you a Holy Soldier too?”

”Tch~” Li Mengnan rolled her eyes at Du Yu, ”It’s easy for you to say.”

Although the girl spoke like this, a spark of anticipation rose in her heart.

After all, it was Du Yu who said this!

If it were someone else, it would be nothing more than a daydream.

But Du Yu is different; he has the ability!

”Let’s see how it goes.” Du Yu sat in the driver’s seat and started the vehicle, ”There are many islands in the southeast of the Ashen Continent, and there are even archipelagos to the south.

If the Holy Soldiers wish to stay away from the chaos of the world, these islands are a good escape.

From the information we have gathered, the Youhan Army’s conquest stops within the continent and has not expanded overseas.”

In fact, the Youhan Army doesn’t need to expand outward.

The Cold Tree has enough land to grow branches, which is sufficient to release enough Ashes to assimilate the entire world, turning it into the next Youhan Realm.

”Mm.” Li Mengnan nodded in agreement, ”By the way, is there still no news of Qingci?”

”Sigh...” Du Yu sighed deeply.

Counting the days, it’s been nearly half a year since Qingci left.

For the long-lived Supreme Celestial Cyan Porcelain, half a year is barely significant, right?

It’s just hard on Du Yu, a member of the Human Race.

Although he has the ambition to live as long as the heavens and the earth, he shouldn’t dwell too much on ”half a year,” but...

He really misses her.

Misses her a lot.

Some words shouldn’t be spoken; once mentioned, longing surges like a tide, overwhelming and unstoppable.

The car was silent, and Li Mengnan naturally noticed Du Yu’s abnormality.

Her question also stemmed from a habitual mindset.

After all, as this trip goes out to sea, the girl would naturally think of Celestial Cyan Porcelain, hoping for the Sea God’s blessing.

Li Mengnan whispered, ”You haven’t gone to Purple Marsh Lake? Haven’t tried contacting Qingci to ask about her recent state?”

Du Yu shook his head.

The Celestial Cyan Porcelain’s Water Attribute Treasure· Purple Abyss Water Drops comes from the waters of Purple Marsh Lake. As long as Du Yu enters the lake, he could establish a slight connection with Celestial Cyan Porcelain.

But Du Yu had never gone there, not even once.

Li Mengnan tilted her head, looking at Du Yu, and softly said, ”You have a heart of stone.”

Du Yu: ”...”

Initially, he felt quite sad, but now, with Li Mengnan’s interference, Du Yu felt a bit helpless.

”I’m afraid of disturbing her.” He said helplessly, ”Celestial Cyan Porcelain is comprehending the profound laws of the Supreme, how can she afford any distraction?”

”That’s true.” Li Mengnan turned her head to look out the window, ”You troublemaker, surely you easily cause people to feel unsettled.”

Du Yu: ???

What the heck, when did I become a troublemaker, Your Highness?

The vehicle drove into the streets of the city, arriving at the parking lot outside the Huangtu Temple.

The Huangtu Temple was still bustling with incense, and the long queue in front of its gate was enough to deter anyone.

To queue up to enter the temple, it would take an eternity.

”Clap.”

Du Yu jumped out of the car, closed the door behind him, and adjusted his mask: ”Let’s skip the line and directly find the Demon Spirit Squad, so they won’t have to seek us out.”

”Alright.” Li Mengnan adjusted her white scarf to cover the lower half of her face.

Du Yu: ”By the way, how will you fulfill your vows?”

”Red envelopes~” The girl reached into her pocket and pulled out the corner of a red envelope.

”Goodness~” Du Yu looked at the thickness of the red envelope, this must be at least ten thousand, right?

”A donation for the Lady’s incense.” Li Mengnan quickly walked forward, side by side with Du Yu, ”I can’t think of any other way to fulfill my vow.”

Du Yu nodded, money can only be regarded as Li Mengnan’s goodwill.

For an existence of Empress Huangtu’s level, aside from needing people’s ”devotion”, she likely requires nothing else.

Of course, donating some incense money helps the temple staff purchase more incense and candles, which is also excellent.

The two chatted casually as they approached the Huangtu Temple and found a stationed soldier at the side of the main gate.

Du Yu had just revealed his identity and hadn’t yet stated his purpose when the soldier saluted him.

Du Yu quickly pulled down the soldier’s hand, afraid of attracting attention from others.

After swiftly stating his purpose, the soldier immediately reported to his superiors.

Li Mengnan laughed as she watched Du Yu and softly said: ”Is it necessary? It’s not like we’ve never been stared at before.”

Du Yu felt a bit bitter inside: ”I feel a little scared.”

”Scared of what?”

”My reputation on the streets isn’t too good.” Du Yu sighed softly, speaking in hushed tones.

Du Yu wasn’t sure if his presence would be accepted and welcomed by people, feared and avoided, or even publicly condemned.

On the battlefield, Du Yu didn’t mind showing his face.

He believed his presence would be a morale boost for all Human Race soldiers.

But in everyday society, Du Yu was reluctant to expose himself.

Over the past month, as the ”Lone City Lord,” Du Yu had seen a variety of questions and criticisms online.

Fortunately, Du Yu didn’t play with his phone much anyway.

Ever since experiencing the public opinion once or twice, he no longer browses his phone.

Du Yu feels that living in his own mission, within his small circle, and pushing forward silently is enough.

You can’t expect everyone to understand you.

Ultimately, your existence indeed caused millions to flee from their homes.

Li Mengnan could not see through Du Yu’s mask to witness his expression, but she could read his eyes.

With a somewhat complicated expression, she took Du Yu’s arm: ”Everything will pass, time will vindicate you.”

Du Yu shrugged: ”The last time I went to Fengyang City, I encountered an interesting person.”

Li Mengnan: ”Oh?”

Du Yu: ”That person from the Zhongli Race told me to look forward, to look at the legacy we’ll leave for the future.”

Li Mengnan pondered the words carefully and nodded with agreement: ”That’s quite true.”

Just as the girl finished speaking, they saw a squad of soldiers approaching, and she pulled up her scarf slightly.

Du Yu promptly stopped the soldiers’ actions, then followed a few people towards the staff passage, entering the Huangtu Temple.

As the two walked amidst the crowd, Li Mengnan whispered: ”And you will be able to witness it with your own eyes.”

”Hehe.” Du Yu chuckled, ”So you have faith in me, thinking I can live as long as heaven and earth?”

”Of course!” Li Mengnan was certain, her beautiful eyes gazing at Du Yu, ”We all will.”

Du Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, seeing unprecedented seriousness in the girl’s eyes.

Li Mengnan extended a wisp of Demon Soul from her hand, merging it into Du Yu’s arm: ”A hundred or thousand years later, I will accompany you to read the chronicles and listen to the legends of the past.

We’ll see how descendants evaluate you, how about it?”

Du Yu was momentarily stunned.

He never would have thought that this always lively, eccentric girl would say such words.

Hmm... strangely moving.

”For now, come with me to grant... fulfill a wish.” Li Mengnan said with a cheerful smile, pulling Du Yu towards the central area of the temple.

The girl looked at the main hall connecting to the sky, then began her journey to step by step ascend to heaven.

Yet Du Yu remained immersed in her previous words, his mind flooded with thoughts.

Will it be?

A hundred or thousand years later, witnessing together how future generations evaluate us, reminiscing this period of struggle?

Perhaps.

As long as we don’t fall in battle under the Cold Tree, we should reach that day, right?

In a daze, Du Yu had already ascended to the main hall.

The place was bustling with people, and in front of the stone incense burner at the hall’s entrance, incense of varying heights was inserted.

”Wait for me a moment.” Li Mengnan hurriedly left to find staff to donate incense money and buy incense sticks.

Meanwhile, a special person also arrived in Du Yu’s presence.

”Young friend is here.” An elder’s voice came from beside him.

Du Yu turned his head and saw a petite old lady, her face full of kindly smiles, looking up at him.

”Huang... um, hello.” Du Yu faltered, not revealing her true name.

At this moment, he already knew that this old lady was the incarnation of Empress Huangtu.

”If the young friend has any matters to discuss, feel free to come inside the hall and have a talk.” The old lady clasped her hands together with a smile.

Du Yu: ”I am here to fulfill a friend’s wish.”

”Then let her fulfill her wish, the young friend should refrain from making offerings.” The old lady turned her gaze away, just in time to see Li Mengnan returning with the high incense.

Du Yu scratched his head: ”Uh.”

The old lady smiled silently, and Du Yu, taking her advice, did not insist on burning incense.

Of course, he knew his own ”power”.

If those sticks of high incense were burned, Empress Huangtu might ascend on the spot...

Since last parting with the Empress, no one knew how much more merit Du Yu had accumulated!

Speaking of which, Li Mengnan also carried great merit.

Yet compared to Du Yu, her ”power” wasn’t as terrifying.

After the girl had lit the high incense, the two were led by the old lady into the main hall, heading to the inner parts not accessible to ordinary devotees.

Du Yu once more saw the figure of Elder Langao, still kneeling on the prayer mat beneath the Empress, head lowered in contemplative thought.

”Elder.”

”Elder Langao.” The two addressed softly, greeting respectfully.

Langao turned to them with a smile: ”I’ve heard the young friend is here to fulfill a wish?”

Li Mengnan looked adorably at the elder of the Human Race, cautiously asking: ”May I make one or two more wishes?”

”Haha.” Langao chuckled quietly, nodding lightly, ”Sincere wishes shall be granted.”

Li Mengnan’s face lit up with joy and immediately knelt on the central prayer mat.

Du Yu knelt on one knee, gently asking: ”Did the elder not stay in Bamboo Grove for a while longer?”

”Thick Earth stayed in the homeland, intending to strengthen the tribe.” Langao said softly, ”Xiaoyu, Elder Yinsuo asked me to bring you a message.”

Du Yu was taken aback: ”Ah?”

Langao: ”Yinsuo told me, you would come to visit me.”

Du Yu: ”...”

Goodness~

Does the Empress, an ”Immortal”, really need the guidance of Yinsuo, the ”Divine Stick”?

Are they even part of the same system?

Langao said: ”Yinsuo asked me to tell you to seek towards the south.”

Du Yu’s heart was stirred: ”To the south...”

Langao: ”Your destiny lies in the south.”

Du Yu was somewhat puzzled and emphasized: ”You ’your’?”

Langao nodded: ”You all.”